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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.62, 3,145.86 and 1,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.62, 3,145.86 and 1,926.91 is: 2,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.62 : 3,145.86 = 1,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.62/3,145.86 = 1,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.62x = 3,145.86 × 1,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.62x = 6,061,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061,807.29/2,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.80

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